George K.
About George K.
George K. is the Director of Strategic Projects at Penguin Random House in Greater New York City Area, with a background in business intelligence and human capital management.
Current Role at Penguin Random House
George K. is the Director of Strategic Projects at Penguin Random House in the Greater New York City area. In this role, he has implemented a comprehensive digital asset management system, streamlining the process for managing and distributing digital content. Additionally, he developed and executed a strategic project management framework that improved project delivery timelines by 20%. He also led the integration of SAP Business Objects and WebIntelligence tools to enhance the company's data analysis capabilities.
Previous Experience at Nickelodeon
From 2010 to 2013, George K. served as the Director of Business Intelligence at Nickelodeon in the Greater New York City area. In this capacity, he was involved in data analysis and strategic business decision-making processes. His work focused on leveraging business intelligence tools to gather and analyze data, which helped shape Nickelodeon's strategic direction during his tenure.
Roles at IBM Global Services
George K. held multiple roles at IBM Global Services. From 2010, he served as an HRIS Solution Architect & Functional Team Lead for 11 months. Prior to that, he worked as a Testing and Quality Assurance Lead for 6 months in 2009. Additionally, he was a Human Capital Management Consultant between 2007 and 2009, serving in this role twice for 6 months each. During these roles, George was involved in HR systems architecture, quality assurance testing, and human capital management consulting, contributing to IBM's HR and management capabilities.
Education and Academic Background
George K. completed his Master of Industrial and Labor Relations (MILR) from Cornell University between 2005 and 2007. Prior to that, he earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Administration with a focus on Management from Ithaca College. He also holds a High School Regents Diploma from John Jay High School. His academic background has provided him with a strong foundation in business administration, labor relations, and management.
Contributions to Penguin Random House
At Penguin Random House, George K. has played a significant role in various strategic initiatives. He authored several technical documents and manuals on business process management and web portal design, which are used as training materials within the company. He also contributed to the redesign of the company's web portal, resulting in a 30% increase in user engagement and satisfaction. Additionally, he regularly collaborates with sales and marketing teams to leverage point-of-sale data for strategic decision-making and market analysis. His contributions have driven improvements in digital asset management, project delivery, and data analysis capabilities.